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Medical cannabis is currently legal in 24 states, that number is expected to increase as more and more individuals begin to recognize the many benefits it provides. Cannabis is a much more natural alternative to prescriptions drugs, being that it doesn’t bring on those nasty side effects like pills do. Considering how many studies as…

Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), a private health sciences institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has established what is purportedly the first-ever research center to study the effects of cannabis. The Thomas Jefferson University research center The Center for Medical Cannabis Education & Research (CMCER) will study the uses and effects of medical cannabis for both doctors…

A Republican congressman has admitted to using medical cannabis to treat his arthritis, marking the first time in decades that a sitting member of Congress has admitted to using the substance. Treatment for arthritis U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrbacher (Calif.) made the admission while speaking to a group of activists aligned with the National Organization…

In a recent episode of Upscale Media, a business professional focused cannabis news outlet, the topic of the NFL, concussions and medical cannabis is covered with guests Kyle Turley and Marvin Washington. Both Turley and Washington had exciting careers in the NFL and in their retirement have become advocates for the safe use of medical…

Nearly half of America’s states are flush with medical cannabis. While some state laws remain incredibly strict, with medical cannabis cards kept under lock and key and very few approved medical conditions, other areas are choosing to make the process simpler. Regardless of where the legal cannabis is coming from, medical patients all must go…

Within a short span of time, the United States is poised to reach the tipping point between persecution and acceptance. Right now, 24 states and the nation’s capital have listened to the hearts of their people and accepted cannabis. Ohio is but a signature away from becoming the 25th. That is half the country. So…

The government of Colombia last week approved the use of medical cannabis, in but the latest series of moves by the country’s government to liberalize its laws surrounding cannabis and other substances. Legalization The historic law passed the country’s House of Representatives on Wednesday after having been previously considered and passed by the Senate over…

Would you be surprised to know that another study has backed the positive effects of cannabis? At this point, I doubt it. But what is surprising, is that it isn’t a study of medicine. It was a study of international law. The final nail in the prohibition coffin After the scare tactics of Reefer Madness…

Rabinski has forged a career out of informing the public and setting the record straight on medical cannabis. Now, with his new book, Understanding Medical Marijuana, Rabinski seeks to go even further– to convert believers in cannabis propaganda into believers in cannabis. The Book: Understanding Medical Marijuana Gooey –not his real name– never set out…

On May 15th, Femme Nuri hosted the seminar “Improving Women’s Health with Cannabis at the McMillan Event Center in San Diego. The unique event offered guests and sponsors the chance to network and connect with other cannabis patients and professionals. It did not have booths with vendors distributing free joints or a dab station tucked…

Israel maintains its status as the world leader in medical marijuana research. At the 6th International Jerusalem Conference on Health Policy, between May 23rd and May 25th this year, the results of an “unprecedented” cannabis study were unveiled. The study focused on the after-effects, if any, patients experience from cannabis use. Pesach Shvartzman A…

Thus far in our Children and Marijuana series, we’ve gone over the pros and cons of pediatric cannabis treatment, looked into potential effects on a child’s brain, and walked you through some of the known conditions marijuana can treat. Now, it’s time to share stories from those who have found success. Not every pediatric illness…